About The City Brief Dundee
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Dundee
The City Brief keeps Dundee residents and visitors informed about what's happening across the city each week. From neighbourhood gatherings in Dundee City Centre to live performances in Seagate, from cultural exhibitions at the V&A Dundee to community markets in City Square, there's always something happening. We gather the week's events so you know what's on without needing to check multiple sources. Dundee has a calendar of recurring events that shape the city’s character. Weekly open mic nights support local creative talent, whilst City Square Weekend Markets bring the community together with food, crafts, and stalls. The Dundee International Festival celebrates arts and innovation each year, and the Discovery Film Festival engages young audiences through cinema. Whether it's the Dundee Blues Bonanza, Mills Observatory events, or Doof in the Park, a mix of established traditions and newer initiatives draws people out. We focus on your neighbourhood. Broughty Ferry has its own events calendar distinct from Waterfront developments. Seagate’s nightlife and entertainment scene differs from the commercial activity around City Quay. We help you navigate what's on in the areas you care about, rather than treating Dundee as one whole. **We know it can be hard to stay in the loop.** Event information can be scattered across different websites, social media pages, and word of mouth. Our role is to gather that information, verify it, and present it clearly so you can plan your week with confidence. Whether you’re looking for family activities, live music, cultural events, or casual neighbourhood happenings, The City Brief keeps you connected to what’s actually happening in your city. By reading The City Brief weekly, you'll stay informed about the breadth of events Dundee offers, from major festivals to grassroots community activities. It’s about helping you make the most of your city, one week at a time.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Dundee – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Dundee is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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